Great Ocean to Ocean Race And Its Results
The New York to Seattle race shows small lightweight cars can endure long tests and win, while a large 4000 pound touring car can perform well. Ford No 2 arrived first in Seattle yet Shawmut led for long stretches before delays at Port Steele. The Shawmut was delayed 16 hours by a washout, while Ford cars crossed on a temporary trestle, aided by a proactive information bureau along the route. The result highlights practical implications for auto buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Hampson
New York
Seattle
Shawmut
Port Steele
Wyo
Ford
Stans
Princi’pally
Wight
Scott
Messertl
Auto engineers weigh tiny bikes against family cars
The piece argues that while mini vehicles may outpace small engines, the average buyer wants a car for family use, comfort, cargo and reliability. Scott and Mester win a 100 mile test of air cooled engines, challenging water cooled claims and promising a repeat at a water cooled test in Franklin.
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C. M. Wing
Greenville
8. C
San
Franklin Touring Car Sets Long Distance Record
A Franklin touring car traveled from San Francisco to New York in fifteen days two hours and twelve minutes in August 1907, covering over 4100 road miles. The New York to Seattle race spanned 3055 miles, over a thousand miles shorter. The Franklin was a touring car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
New York
Seattle
Automobile Picnic for White Steamer Ladies Club
A motor party hosted by Mrs. W. Bieteen of the White Steamer Co. entertained fourteen women from Beattie and nearby auto firms on a Wednesday. The group rode two White Steamers touring Capitol Hill, crossed the Dowanteh river bridge, built bonfires, enjoyed lunch, and heard no speeches. Special guest Miss A. Nettlefridgeman, bookkeeper for the White Steamer Co., was toasted.
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Mra. W. Bieteen
White Steamer Co
Atenom
Beluge
Capitol Hill
Dowanteh River
Mies A. Nettlefridgeman
Miss Hant
Pierce Arrow Co
Mina Marchent
FA. Hennett Co
Miss Bell
Chancellor Lyon
Hull
Diamond Rubber Co
Diamond Rubber Co; Miss Wolaner, General Supply Co
Miss Lamedown
Seat Auto Co
Mise Matthews
Win- Carriage Cog Mine Johnson
Olympic Motor Co
Mise Behilostein
Nate Keena
Questea
Kwalt and Watson
Western Vanderbilt-A News Picture Victory Overtakes Field
Joe Matson, veteran speed pilot, steered CharmeraDe to a stunning win in the 250.74 mile road race. Strang, who started in a near hopeless position, surged to the front by the third round, passing Robertson and Monson in a thrilling stretch run. Time 4:91.12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Matson
Matson
Devil
ChalmeraDe
Chevrolet
Europaan
Hin
Strang
Burman
Robertaon
Macun
Weel Vagler
A& Nto
Robertson
Monson
Automobiles Race Over a Picturesque Course
Norristown Automobile Club staged a two day endurance run from Norristown through Pennsylvnia to Maryland and back. The route featured Hundred Mile woods Valley Forge and South Mountain with Hollar mountain climb and proximity to Antietam and Gettysburg battle sites.
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Mason and Dixon
Norristown Automobile Club
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Comtei
Pretown
Norristown
Hundred Mile Woods
Valley Forge
Catechelln Mountains
Blue Ridge
Hollar Mountain
South Mountain
Harper's
Verry
Antietam
Monterey Gap
Lee
Gettysburg Mount
Neversink
Record Lone Trip Still Stands After Fifty Year Quest
Fragmentary passage recalls Carrie and another person who three years ago moved a Frank Hin from New York to San Francisco in 16 days 1 hour 12 minutes, a record that remains current today.
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Carrie
Frank Hin
New York
San Francisco
Neore Wan
Ford Car Wins At Amnahaie Exhibition With Enduring Miles
An article notes a Ford car, No 1, enduring a long exhibition journey ending June 2 amid harsh roads and deep snow. The vehicle reportedly covered remarkable distances and withstood various trials as the overall winner of the event.
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Ford
Ling
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A Y.P. Grounds
M. Robert Guheim
Herbert Scott
Charles Measer
Franklin
Yenawine
Seibert
Vanderbilt
Jo& Matson
Crown Point
Ind
Rinnon Akkow Motor Lane
the Motor Car Agency, Inc
Regina
TLE
Cadillac
W. C. Stetson
Baker
Ofvice and Garage
Broadway
F.o.b
Detroit
Ford Motor Company
19Th Ave
R. P. Rice
East
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